Melbourne Autumn Racing Carnival Tips & Betting Advice
The Melbourne Autumn Racing Carnival is one of the great thoroughbred traditions of Australian racing.
While not as popular as the Spring Racing Carnival, the autumn contains some of Melbourne's best races, including the Blue Diamond Stakes and the All Star Mile.
Melbourne Autumn Racing Carnival 2020 Betting Tips
Get the latest news, betting information and expert tips on the Melbourne Autumn Racing Carnival below:
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Melbourne Autumn Racing Schedule
- Date Race Name State Prize Money Distance Track
February 2021
- Sat 13 C.F. Orr Stakes (Group 1) Melbourne Autumn Carnival VIC $500,000 1400 metres Caulfield
- Sat 20 Futurity Stakes (Group 1) Melbourne Autumn Carnival VIC $500,000 1400 metres Caulfield
- Sat 20 Oakleigh Plate (Group 1) Melbourne Autumn Carnival VIC $500,000 1100 metres Caulfield
- Sat 20 Black Caviar Lightning Stakes (Group 1) Melbourne Autumn Carnival VIC $750,000 1000 metres Flemington
- Sat 27 Blue Diamond Stakes (Group 1) Melbourne Autumn Carnival VIC $1,500,000 1200 metres Caulfield
- Sat 27 Australian Guineas (Group 1) Melbourne Autumn Carnival VIC $750,000 1600 metres Flemington
March 2021
- Sat 06 Australian Cup (Group 1) Melbourne Autumn Carnival VIC $1,500,000 2000 metres Flemington
- Sat 06 Newmarket Handicap (Group 1) Melbourne Autumn Carnival VIC $1,250,000 1200 metres Flemington
- Sat 13 All Star Mile (Special Conditions) Melbourne Autumn Carnival VIC $5,000,000 1600 metres Caulfield
- Fri 19 William Reid Stakes (Group 1) Melbourne Autumn Carnival VIC $500,000 1200 metres Moonee Valley
Melbourne Autumn Racing Carnival 2020 betting odds
Check the individual betting pages for betting markets, the latest news and tips on the big Group One races of the Melbourne Autumn Racing Carnival.
Melbourne Autumn Racing Carnival History
The Melbourne Autumn Racing Carnival is the city's racing's return for the new year and helps shape the next 12 months of racing in Australia.
There's no shortage of Group One racing of all types, with two of the most popular races on the schedule the Blue Diamond Stakes and the newly minted, but not yet Group One All Star Mile.
The Melbourne Autumn Racing Carnival kicks off in February, but doesn't truly hit its straps until March. The centrepiece day is Super Saturday, which contains a number of Group One races including the Newmarket Handicap and the Australian Stakes.
Melbourne Autumn Racing Carnival FAQ
When does the Melbourne Autumn Racing Carnival start?
The Melbourne Autumn Racing Carnival kicks off in February but doesn't truly hit full stride until March when the big Group One races like the Blue Diamond Stakes and the Newmarket Handicap take centrestage.
Where is the Melbourne Autumn Racing Carnival held?
The Melbourne Autumn Racing Carnival is held at the three prominent venues in the city, Caulfield, Moonee Valley and Flemington.
Flemington hosts the main race day which is Super Saturday.
What races are held on Super Saturday?
Super Saturday is the main race day as part of the Melbourne Autumn Racing Carnival and contains the following Group One races:
The Newmarket Handicap
The Australia Cup
There's also a pair of Group Two races on the card, the Sires' Produce Stakes and the Kewney Stakes.
When is the 2020 Blue Diamond Stakes Day?
The 2020 Blue Diamond Stakes Day, the premier two-year-old Group One race ran in Melbourne this year will be conducted on February 22.
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